To examine how cannabis use affects the brain, most studies use positron emission tomography, which exposes subjects to radiation. Mass General researchers examined whether functional near-infrared spectroscopy is a feasible alternative for such research.

When people struggle to adhere to treatment for substance use disorder, they don't necessarily lack motivation, Massachusetts General Hospital researchers say. Instead, the problem may be persistent impairment in executive function.

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